2nd term: Group lunches 1.5 million man rally for Tinubu, Otu

From Ene Asuquo, Calabar 

As 2027 gradually approaches, a political support group under the aegis of “Prince is Coming Movement” in cross river has announced plans to lunch a massive endorsement rally in support of president Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu’s bid for a second term

They described the rally as mother of all rallies in the State 

Speaking to journalists at a press briefing in Calabar, the Director General of the group who is also the chief of staff to governor Bassey Otu, chief Emmanuel Ironbar disclosed that the rally will take place at Ikom Township Stadium on Saturday April 18th, 2026 

He also disclosed that a Central Planning Committee, comprising key political actors and stakeholders, has been inaugurated to coordinate the event, with subcommittees handling mobilisation, security, logistics, finance, and welfare.

Describing the rally as “the mother of all endorsements,” he said it is being fully sponsored by members of the movement and supporters of the president and governor as a show of appreciation for their leadership.

He cited key federal interventions such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, social investment programmes, and the proposed deep seaport as evidence of President Tinubu’s commitment to Cross River State.

“Our endorsement is driven by performance and strategic alignment with the federal government. Cross River has never had it this good in terms of attention and development,” he said.

Both the Director General and the Secretary called on residents, political groups, and stakeholders to participate actively in the rally, describing it as a critical step toward consolidating the state’s development trajectory.